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SLEEP APNEA AND HEART DISEASE
Hi, I have HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY, EG an enlarged septum which has resulted in MITRAL STENOSIS. Can anyone tell me if this could have been caused by my untreated for 40 years SLEEP APNEA.
Regards Dave B
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Permalink Reply by K. S. on
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Not sure what EC stands for. Sleep apnea stresses the heart, particularly the right side with fluid overload. Hypertension and atrial fib have a definite correlation. With hypertension, the heart can hypertrophy, but I have not heard of causing structural changes. Sleep apnea would worsen any of this conditions especially if one has significant oxygen desaturations or even mild desats over decades. What is your doctor's opinion?
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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EG Latin for "that is" or example
here in the uk
EC means "electrocardiogram"
it is more probable that sleep apnea caused these health problems
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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e.g. in the US means "for example". I don't think mitral stenosis would be related to sleep apnea, but that is only a personal opinion. What does your cardiologist have to say? I don't have any idea about the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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Do you know how they pick those "best of the best?" You basically nominate yourself by submitting an application. Then you lobby the other members to vote for you.
Mike C (at the Beach!) said:Mine says my sinus tach is from OSA. But his is #3 in 4 very DIFFERENT top cardiologist "opinions" here in San Diego from Scripps so called "best of the best". Now, not to seem bitter mind you (yeah RIGHT!) but my opinion of the entire USA Medical System is right up there with USA Banks & Stock Brokers....I have the physical & emotional scars to prove it.....
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I just found that little fact out. I was quite floored.
RockRpsgt said:Do you know how they pick those "best of the best?" You basically nominate yourself by submitting an application. Then you lobby the other members to vote for you.
Mike C (at the Beach!) said:Mine says my sinus tach is from OSA. But his is #3 in 4 very DIFFERENT top cardiologist "opinions" here in San Diego from Scripps so called "best of the best". Now, not to seem bitter mind you (yeah RIGHT!) but my opinion of the entire USA Medical System is right up there with USA Banks & Stock Brokers....I have the physical & emotional scars to prove it.....
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